Both parts can be recharged with an included wireless charger, avoiding the need to plug in any fiddly cables. Should the wearer fall or need assistance, pressing the Lively will connect the wearer to dedicated 5Star Agents who can send help and notify family members immediately. Included in the box is the Sentry base station that is connected to a landline and the Sentry pendant that can relay an alert and voice communication from the owner. Where this differs from other devices is that it requires a mobile phone to be within range and running the Lively app. This software is available for both Apple iPhone and Android mobiles, and it can also relay GPS information to those coming to assist.

The life-saving alarm service is provided by Taking Care , the first Which? Trusted Trader approved personal alarm service in the UK. Remain active and independent, with the confidence that you can call for help in any emergency wherever you are. The best radar detectors will also detect lasers (but will not jam them). Aside from that, look at the general quality of the product; suspiciously cheap examples will not be as good as reputable ones. This second device can be a mobile phone running the Buddi Connect app, or the Buddi Clip is a dedicated gizmo that includes mobile phone electronics. Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328;

In addition to the base station option, this business also has a 4G LTE connected help button that comes with fall detection on its Premium protection option. What’s great about this range is that you can start with a standard setup that includes a base station and a medical alert button and then add physical buttons and other mobile alert devices if you need them. Pressing the button or triggering the inbuilt fall sensor will automatically connect the device to the SureSafe Response Centre for a two-way conversation at any time of day or night.

Where this device is different from many is that it doesn't require a base station, using mobile phone technology to communicate wherever the owner is. Once the button is pressed, the owner can have a two-way conversation with either support staff or their relative/caregiver without the need to carry a mobile phone. If the wristband detects events that aren’t a fall, it is possible to alter the sensitivity of the device with the help of the 24/7 Customer Service Team.

You can also summon help from the base, and it even has a ‘concierge’ button for calling a predefined caregiver number, perfect for those with memory difficulties. However, the phone uses Bluetooth technology, and therefore must be within 30ft for this to work. And, you will need the phone to have a full two-way conversation after the call is connected. Nobody wants to be fined for speeding, but even the most conscientious driver can let their concentration slip and let that speedo creep up. However, the law is the law, and if you’re caught by a speed camera, you’ll no doubt be served with a hefty fine. And while you can appeal your fine, it is a long and laborious process you could really do without. So why take the risk in the first place when a radar detector can give you ample warning and allow you to safely adjust your speed? That makes it ideal for seniors who are mobile and like to get away from their homes but would still like a safety net should they have a fall or accident. It also has a charging cradle that you can sit next to your bed and charge at night so it’s nearby in case of an emergency.